The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now it’s time for dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots and draft capital have been determined, and we’re here with your dynasty rookie draft outlooks. Let’s take a look at what Derek Brown expects of Derius Davis.
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Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks & Predictions: Derius Davis
Stats:
- 2022 (286 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
- Yards per route run: 121st
- PFF receiving grade: 210th
- YAC per reception: 4th
- Career
- Last season was his first with more than 55 targets (66).
- 91.4% of his snaps were from the slot at TCU.
Scouting report:
- Early on, his biggest impact will come as a returner. He excelled on punt returns in 2022, ranking sixth in return average and fourth in overall punt return yards (minimum 15 returns).
- Used creatively by TCU with jet sweeps, screens, and pop passes. The name of the game was to get him in space and let him burn people with his speed.
- Davis also played slot receiver at TCU. He flashes early separation on slants and the ability to stretch the field. A double move or subtle jab step can give a decent cushion for a player with his raw speed.
Player Comp: Jalen Saunders
Dynasty Outlook: The Chargers took Davis in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Davis is lightning in a bottle that new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore could use creatively. A gimmicky player who likely contributes mostly in the return game isn’t worth a roster spot at this point. Davis will have some splash weeks, but they aren’t worth chasing because those big plays probably come in the return game or a trick play.
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